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County IT proposes pooled fiber subnet for libraries and ambulance bays; board authorizes consultation

Anderson County Library Board · April 10, 2026
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Anderson County’s IT director proposed consolidating internet service for county libraries and ambulance stations into a county-managed fiber subnet to save about $800 a month; trustees authorized IT to consult with librarians and the budget director on feasibility and budgeting.

Anderson County’s IT director told the library board the county could save roughly $800 a month by pooling internet services for several libraries and ambulance stations into a single county-managed fiber subnet, but implementation would require up-front firewall purchases and coordination with city-funded sites.

Brian Young outlined a proposal to group four library branches and six ambulance stations onto a dedicated subnet and said a vendor offer could cover addresses on fiber service. He estimated a one-time…

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